Tablet PC Show #59
The Tablet PC Show #059 (MP3 - 26MB - 42 min)
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In this episode, we have the usual hardware and software news, my opinions on it all, and a first look at MindManager 7 from MindJet.
First, the news:
- Microsoft has released updated beta code for Windows Live Writer, Windows Live Messenger, and Windows Live Mail.
- Google has released a beta of Google Gears, which has the potential to completely change how you use your Tablet PC.
- A new company called LiveScribe is working on a “pentop computer“, sort of the opposite of a Tablet PC, but very compelling.
- Palm has announced the Foleo, a “Smartphone companion” device. It is easily one of the most talked about technology announcements in recent history and I give my take on it.
- VIA showed off a new mini PC (It’s not really a UMPC) called the NanoBook which looks pretty slick.
- Speaking of slick, Microsoft’s new “table PC”, called Surface, is definitely that, and interesting, too.
- Raon Digital is showing off the Everun UMPC, which is a unique take on the mobile devices.
- Josh Einstein, creator of TEO, is at it again, this time proposing to add a ribbon interface to Outlook. If he keeps embarrassing Microsoft like this, they’re going to need to hire him or buy his product line or something.
- Microsoft is doing some other cool things, however, like Deepfish, which is currently beta and only for Windows Mobile devices, but could be coming to Tablet PCs soon.
- TheBrain Technologies has released PersonalBrain 4.0 beta. It’s got some nice new features, and I’ll be reviewing it soon.
- WikiMindMap gives you the ability to search Wikipedia and other wikis and see the results in a mind map. Cool!
After the news, I give a first look at MindJet’s newest version of their flagship product, MindJet 7. It is still the best mind mapping tool out there and keeps up with Office apps by adding a ribbon interface. Listen to the show for the rest of the details.
If you have comments or questions or feedback, or a problem or issue with your Tablet PC for which you’d like help, please feel free to leave a comment here, email me, or leave me a voicemail right here!
Next week: A closer look at PersonalBrain 4.0 beta, GyroQ and ResultsManager from Gyronix, and the usual news, updates, and opinion.
Music:Intro: “Wallawalla” by Drop Trio
Outro: “Second First” by Drop Trio
(Music available at magnatune.com.)